Every IDC at Go Pro Caribbean includes 10–12 days of intensive PADI Instructor Development Course training, the EFR (Emergency First Response) Instructor certification, and the 2-day PADI Instructor Examination — all conducted in Roatan. Course materials are charged separately ($600). All rental equipment during training is provided free of charge; candidates will need their own dive computer, SMB, and finger reel.

No. The PADI Instructor Examination (IE) is conducted in Roatan at the conclusion of every IDC. Your entire instructor certification journey — IDC, EFR Instructor, and IE — is completed without leaving Roatan. This is a significant logistical and cost advantage compared with many other training destinations where the IE requires separate travel.

We recommend booking 2–3 months in advance, particularly for peak season courses (January–August) which fill consistently. A $300 non-refundable deposit secures your place. Contact Will directly via WhatsApp or email to check current availability for your preferred date.

The IDC requires a current PADI Divemaster certification and 100 logged dives. If you are not yet a Divemaster, we offer complete training pathways from any certification level — including complete beginners — through to Instructor. Visit our IDC package pricing page to see which pathway applies to you.

Course durations vary slightly depending on where the PADI IE falls in the calendar. The May–June course is longer due to the scheduling of the IE date. All courses follow the same curriculum; a longer duration simply means more scheduled rest days built into the programme.

Yes. Go Pro Caribbean offers discounted on-site accommodation exclusively for IDC candidates: a private room with bathroom from $5/night, or a 2-bedroom apartment from $10/night (both with optional AC at +$10/night). Both options are a 5-minute walk from the dive centre and West End. A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve accommodation. Minimum stay of one month.

Most nationalities receive a 90-day tourist visa on arrival in Honduras at no charge. Visa extensions are available for longer stays. Notably, British passport holders are currently required to obtain a Honduran visa before travel — contact the Honduran consulate or embassy in your country well in advance of your departure date.